National headlines
How the brain benefits from bilingualism: research highlighted at Congress 2011
Posted: June 2, 2011 | 
Category: Learning
New research shows that bilingualism assists the brain in its ability to focus and can stave off the negative effects of Alzheimer's disease in old age.
Calling all high school valedictorians: Pathways to Education Canada needs your help
Posted: June 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
With a high school dropout rate in some of Canada's low-income communities higher than 70 per cent, Pathways to Education Canada is encouraging valedictorians to use their graduation speeches to help spread the word that all students deserve the support and opportunities needed to graduate.
G8 Summit: Spouses of the heads of state discuss literacy with UIL director (PDF)
Posted: June 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy invited the spouses of the heads of state and government taking part in the G8 Summit in Deauville, France, recently to join her for a working session about overcoming low literacy levels.
Arne Carlsen new director of UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
Posted: June 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
“Although UIL is by no means the only international agency working in the field of adult education and lifelong learning, it is in the unique position of having a truly global reach and a clear mandate within the UN family.”
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